Shout Outs

I just want to thank you, Derek, for the incredible work you do every day. Your attention to detail and dedication make such a difference, and we truly appreciate you coming to Buzzard Hall this Summer! I know your job isn’t always easy, but your hard work keeps this place safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. You’re an essential part of our team already and we are so lucky to have you on board, many thanks, Derek!

Thank you Mark for so quickly responding to my call about the mud on the sidewalk. You showed up so fast after my phone call and did a great job keeping us all safe on the sidewalk!

A huge thank you to Patty for helping me find a ten-year-old CAA document! Clutch!

Many thanks to Michelle! Her unparalleled mastery of EIU’s institutional operations and her steadfast commitment to supporting her colleagues are truly exceptional. We are profoundly grateful for everything she does for us in the College of Health and Human Services.

Thanks for the help locating the missing remote control for the air conditioning equipment. -HVAC shop

Nate was an amazing support before and during our office move. He made sure I knew what was going on, delivered the supplies we needed to pack up, and made certain everything was in place when promised. This process would have been much more difficult without him, and Career Services appreciates everything he has done for us. Hats off to one of the best people I know at EIU.

Thank you for all your assistance and support navigating contracts and communication with the sign language interpreters for commencement!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement throughout the semester and during setup!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement! Don't know what we would do without you!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement and student payroll!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement, especially with the will call ticket requests!

Thank you for all your assistance with commencement! The day would not have been possible without you and your team. We truly appreciate everything you do to help the day run smoothly.

It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for all that you have done while working at EIU, I hope you know that you will be missed! I wish you the best in your next adventure.

Md has played a tremendous role in reshaping the Academy of Lifelong Learning programming and membership model to better serve our community and strengthen the overall participant experience. Through his thoughtful leadership, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement, he has helped make the program more effective, supportive, and sustainable for the future. His work is helping ensure the Academy continues to grow as a meaningful and engaging opportunity for lifelong learners.

I wanna extend a big thank you to Jerry. Always very helpful and knowledgeable!

I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Linh] for the time, energy, and care she poured into helping coordinate our CHE hooding ceremony. Her organization, positive attitude, and willingness to step in wherever needed helped make this event feel so special and meaningful for our students and families. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication to our program and for the heart she brings to everything she does.

I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Brian for the incredible support, care, and dedication he brought to coordinating our CHE hooding ceremony. So much of what made this event meaningful and successful happened because of his hard work behind the scenes, his attention to detail, and his genuine willingness to help wherever needed. His kindness, steady presence, and commitment to our students and program truly made a difference, and we are deeply grateful for all he does.

Thank you so much, Laura, for being a wonderful help to TLF and our Work Study Students. We really appreciate all you do to facilitate a great work study experience for our students and department. Many thanks, Laura!

Always helpful, a wonderful addition to the technical support team, and a much better person than I. You will be missed.

Thank you Sandy and ITS for working extra hard to install our patches over the weekend! This was above and beyond and we really appreciate you!!

Bonita has gone above and beyond these past few weeks to ensure students received their presentation posters for the research conference, commencement programs, end-of-year banquet materials, and so much more. She consistently meets tight deadlines without missing a beat, and her work is always top quality. The Panther Print and Copy Center is an incredibly valuable campus resource thanks to the outstanding work Bonita and her student staff provide!

Thank you a million, Gisela, for all your help in making our Retirement Party at The Tarble Art Center a lovely success! We could not have done it without you, and we appreciate your dedication and allowing us to share such a terrific space that The Tarble Arts has to offer. Thanks, Gisela!

Thank you so much. David, for helping our GA - Lexie Coartney to have a terrific and well deserved Master's Thesis Defense. We are so grateful for your willingness to help out with the OWL. Thanks, David, as usual, coming through for us over here in TLF!

Thank you, Haley, for helping us get our key management questions answered and taken care of. We appreciate you and the Key Management Department for all your help. Thanks, Haley!

Thank you, Michelle, for the kindness, compassion, and care you bring to our team each day. Your attention to detail and the genuine way you support those around you make such a meaningful difference, and we are so grateful you will be continuing to share your heart and talents with the Freshmen Connection program next year.

Liz has been the steady force behind so much of the Freshmen Connection program, bringing organization, leadership, and care to everything she does. Her ability to keep our team connected, supported, and moving forward has made such a meaningful impact, and we are incredibly grateful that she will continue sharing her talents and heart with our program next year.

Alesha has brought heart, positivity, and connection to our Freshmen Connection team in such a meaningful way. Her ability to make others feel welcomed, supported, and valued is something that will truly be missed. She has made a lasting impact on our program and the people around her, and we are so grateful for all she has given to EIU.

Over the past two years, Serena has been an incredible leader, teacher, and source of support within our Freshmen Connection Program. Her heart for students, dedication, and willingness to always step in and help have made a lasting impact on our team and the EIU community. While we are so excited for what’s ahead for her, she will truly be missed, and this program is better because she was part of it.

Kim is such a valued colleague in the FDIC. She does so much behind the scenes - OCDI, HDCI, website updates, facilitating multiple faculty learning communities, assisting faculty with instructional design questions, planning for a new faculty orientation for adjuncts, and more - but her work is very much appreciated. EIU is a better place because of you!

Jacob is unfailingly, competent, friendly and very helpful! I appreciate his hard work and dedication. Especially during inventory time. Thank you Jacob!